Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Kemptown Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Kemptown and across Brighton and Hove.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
What a drone roof survey looks like in Kemptown
Kemptown lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Churchill Square, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. For an older house near a landmark such as St George's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Hotels and guest houses near Kemptown cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We visit Kemptown as part of our work across Brighton and Hove, for homes and businesses alike. Kemptown is one of the places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
We survey roofs across the BN2 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road. If you’re just outside Kemptown, we cover Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Kemptown is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Landmarks near Kemptown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Queen's Park and Saint George's Inn and the streets around them. Kemptown’s nearest station is Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brighton Motor Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Kemptown includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kemptown
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge and hip pieces working loose and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof.
Places like Kemptown can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kemptown
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kemptown and across Brighton and Hove can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Homes around Kemptown often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Common questions in Kemptown
Is Kemptown within the area you cover?
Yes, Kemptown is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Kemptown listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Sometimes, with permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. The drone photographs the outer surfaces, but it cannot see under the coverings. Where there is safe access, we check the roof space from inside.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. In a smaller place like Kemptown, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kemptown
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.